Lane College hosts organization fair for students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College held their annual organization fair on Friday. It's held once a year at the beginning of the academic school year. Students had the opportunity…
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City, county prep for 200th Bicentennial Celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The countdown to the start of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebrations has begun. "200 years of dreams and progress, that people moved here 200 years ago to raise…
School system renews contract with Superintendent Dr. Marlon King
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School board has renewed an important contract. During Thursday's meeting, approved a new four year contract with Dr. Marlon King. “It was our desire, as a Board and initiated by Janice Hampton, to reward…
THP explains school bus safety rules for motorists
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With just a couple of weeks into a new school year, some motorists are already putting those who ride the school bus in danger. "I know the…
Bret Michaels to headline Tennessee Soybean Festival
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Poison frontman and "Rock of Love" star Bret Michaels will headline the 28th Annual Tennessee Soybean Festival. In addition to selling over 50 million records worldwide, Michaels is also a global entrepreneur and philanthropist, helping raise millions…
Second suspect arrested in shooting outside Martin bar
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Martin police have confirmed a second person is facing charges in connection with a July 11 shooting outside Slide & Ride bar. Police say D'Anthony McNeal Jr., 20, is accused of firing at least two shots in…
373 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Madison Co.; 12,966 total
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 373 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since Tuesday, Aug. 10. There are now a total of 12,966 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department…
Police seek ID in vehicle burglary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest in a burglary. Police say the individual in this photo is a person of interest in a burglary of a vehicle on Aug.…
Councilman holds meeting to address shootings in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The number of recent shootings has local leaders worried. There have been six shootings around the city in about two weeks, and this has local leadership worried that it…
Students, staff recognized at JMCSS school board meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School board leaders met Thursday to approve several topics. One of the main talking points was the new superintendent contract being approved. Plus, students that achieved a…
Pastors pray for JMCSS students at Parkview Learning Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local pastors are coming together for a prayer circle in the community. Church leaders from around the Jackson area came together at Parkview Learning Center to pray for…
38th Circles of Hope Telethon to be held Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A annual telethon is kicking off this weekend. The 38th annual Circles of Hope Telethon will take place on Sunday, and organizers with the exchange club are…
Search for Dyersburg State president continues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The search for the next Dyersburg State president is continuing. The Tennessee Board of Regents says a orientation session and a public forum will be held Wednesday, Aug. 18. The two events will begin at 1 p.m.…
Union University welcomes new students for Move-In Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is welcoming incoming students with their annual Move-In Day. "We have more than 400 freshman moving to campus today to begin their experience at Union…
Tank catches fire at J&J Co. in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crews responded to a fire at a local business on Thursday. Managers with J & J Co. on Whitehall Street say a tank burst into flames. The fire and police department responded to the scene immediately. Managers…
